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1
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Airen

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White
CASTILE LA MANCHA
Valdepenas

Primary DOPs – DO La Mancha, DO Valdepenas
Most planted variety (Red and white). 22%
Used for brandy
High yielding, neutral, moderate acidity

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Alarije

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White

Subirat Parent
Cataluna, Extremadura
DO Penedes, DO Cataluna, DO Ribera del Guadiana
Cross with 2 table varieties
Related to PX
Productive
Prone to fungal diseases
Thick skin and late ripening
High acidity, prone to oxidisation, well-suited to oak
Dry, sweet and fortified wines

Alternative Lands at right isn’t just east

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Albarino

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White
Alvarinho (Portugal)
Galicia
DO Rias Baixas
Indigenous to N Iberia
Thick skins
Mildew
Mineral with bright acidity
Floral aromatics – peach, apricots, grapefruits

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Albillo Mayor

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White
Albilla, Pardina, Turrentes
Castilla y Leon
DO Ribera del Duero
Disease resistant
Low yielding

PARDON ME….ALBILLO may ROAR
Thin skins – prone to sunburn and frost damage
Aromatic – low acid, high alcohol
Note -also generic albillo

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Albillo Real

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White

Albillo, Albillo de Madrid, Albillo Criollo
Madrid, Las Islas Canarias
DO Vinos de Madrid, DO Tacoronte-Acentejo, DO Valle de la Orotava, DO YCoden-Daute-Isora
Thick skin
Buds early
Does well in hot dry areas with sandy soil
Neutral wines with weighty mouthfeel
Note – also generic Albillo

Really in Madrid… and a bill for a Canary

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Cayetana Blanca

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White

Jaen Blanco, Pardina
Extremadura
DO Ribera del Guadiana
One of oldest varieties
Parent to many other grapes
Drought-resistant
Productive
Warm conditions and sandy soils
Moderate alcohol and acidity
Neutral aroma and flavour
Third most planted white (8th total)

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Courbu Blanc= Hondarribi Zuri

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White

Hondarribi Zuri
Pais Vasco
DO Arabako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava,
DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Tzakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia,
DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/ Chacoli de Getaria
French variety
Small berried grape
Subtle wines
Moderate acidity and alcohol

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Doradilla

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White
Forastera Blanca
Las Islas Canarias
DO La Gomera
From Malaga
Offspring Albillo Mayor
Medium clusters, small berries
Prone to mildew
Full bodied and highly aromatic
Pear, Citrus peel and almond
Saline and acidity

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Garnacha Blanca

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White
Garnatxa Blanca, Grenache Blanc,
Cataluna
DO Alella, DO Terra Alta
Mutation of Garnacha
Buds a little later and ripens earlier than red version
High alcohol, low acid wine
Prone to oxidisation
Distinctive texture wine with floral notes
Oak used to add complexity and texture

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Godella

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White
Prieto Picudo Blanco, Verdelho,
Galicia
DO Monterrei, DO Valdeorras
Native to Galicia
High quality, aromatic variety similar to Chardonnay
Ripen to high sugar levels
Full bodied wines with high alcohol
Affinity with oak for ageing
Good levels of acidity

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Hondarribi Zuri

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White
Hondarrabi Zuri, Corrbu Blanc
Pais Vasco
DO Arabako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava,
DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Tzakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia,
DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/ Chacoli de Getaria
Hondarribi = Town, Zuri = white
Could also be Crouchen or Noah

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Lairen

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White
Malvar, Layren
Madrid, Andalucia
DO Vinos de Madrid, DO Malaga
Productive and drought resistant
High in alcohol and acidity

LAuren went from Madrid to Malvarlous Malaga

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Macabeo

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White
Viura, Macebeu, Maccabeau
La Rioja, Cataluna
DO Rioja, DO Cava
Native to Cataluna
Likes hot, dry
Prone to rot
Aromtically subtle, low acidity
Responds to barrel ageing
Used for cava – softness and perfume
2nd most planted white (5th total)

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Malvasia Aromatica

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White
Malvasia de Tenerife, Malvasia de Stiges
Las Islas Canaries
DO La Palma
Ancient grape
Many synonyms
Ripens early
Highly aromatic, med/full bodied
Moderate acidity
Vinos dulces

Canary Yellow Smell

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Malvasia de Lanzarote

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White
Malvasia Volcanica
Las Islas Canarias
DO Lanzarote
Early ripening
Resistant to pests and diseases
Full bodies, low acidity
Notes of citrus and topical notes

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Moscatel de Alejandria

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White
Moscatel, M de Chipiona, M de Grano Gardo, M de Malaga, M Gordo
Valencia, Andalucia
DO Alicante, DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barrameda, DO Malaga
Ancient
Aromatic
Offspring of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Likes warm area
Large bunches
Ripens late
High sugar
Dessert wines with rose and orange blossom notes

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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

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White
Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Moscatel de Grano Pequeno
Cataluna, Castilla-La-Mancha
DO Emporda, DO Penedes, DO La Mancha

Little grains- big regions

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Palomino Fino

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White
Listan Blanco, Listain Blanco de Canarias
Andalucia, Las Islas Canarias
DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barremeda, DO Abona, DOGran Canaria, DO Valle de la Orotava, DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora
Used for sherry
Native to Andalucia
Need to avoid chlorosis
Productive
Low in acidity
Not very aromatic

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Parallada

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White

Cataluna
DO Cava
Native to Aragon
Used in Cava
Early budding, late ripening
Lower in alcohol
Birings finesse and lemony freshness

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Pedro Ximenez

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White
PX, Pero Ximen, Verdello
Andalucia
DO Jeres-Xeres-Sherry, DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barremeda, DO Malaga, DO Montilla-Moriles
Native to Andalucia
Productive
Large bunches of grapes
Thick skins
Susceptible to rot and mildew
Often sun dried to concentrate sugars => rich, lucious, fortified wines
Low acidity, high alcohol

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Picapoll Blanco

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White

Picapoll, Picapollo Blanco
Cataluna
DO Pla de Bages
Native to Cataluna
Similar to Clairette Blanche

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Prensal Blanc

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White
Prensal Blanca, Moll
Las Islas Baleares
DO Binassalem, DO Pla i Llevant
Native to Baleares
Productive
Low acidity
Prone to oxidisation

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Siria

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White

Dona Blanca, Malvasia Castellana
Castilla y Leon
DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora
Native to Portugal
Likes warm growing conditions
Harvest before acidity drops
Acaia, laurel, citrus, stone fruit

SIRIO - DOG Roar

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Treixadura

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White
Trajedura (portugal)
Galicia
DO Ribeiro
Native to Portugal
Vigorous and productive
Thin skin and susceptible to rot/mildew
Citrus/Stone fruit
Often blended

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Verdejo

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White
Albillo de Nava (Rueda)
Castilla y Leon
DO Rueda
From Spanish word for green
Introduced by arabs
Not vigorous
Susceptible to mildew
Mod/high acidity and alcohol
Aroma of bay-leaf
Often barrel fermented/aged

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Vijariego

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White
Diego, Vijariego Blanco, Vijariega
Andalucia, Las Islas Canarias
VC Granada, DO Islas Canarias, DO Lanzarote
Native to Canarias

Reigo = watering >
As it’s dry in Andalucia and CI
Productive, vigorous, disease resistant
Fresh, low alcohol, high acid whites

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Xarel-lo

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White
Xarrello, Xarel-lo, Xarelo, Pansa Blanca, Pansal Blanc
Cataluna
DO Alella, DO Cava, DO Penedes
Native to Cataluna – Stiges
High yielding
High acid, high extract fruit
High sugar
Still and sparkling
Herbs and citrus

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Zalema

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White
Andalucia
DO Condado de Huelva
Native to Andalucia
Vigorous, Productive, Drought resistant
Larges bunches, med berries
Neutral wine
Hint of almonds
Oxidises

Exotic Spanish dancer white

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Alicante Henri Bouschet

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Red
Garnacha Tintorera
Castilla-La-Mancha
DO Almansa
Cross Grenache v Petit Bouschet
Planted with Alicante Bouschet #2
High yielding
Thrives in warm conditions
Adds fruit and colour

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Bobal

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Red
Valencia, Castilla-La-Mancha,
DO Uteil-Requena, DO Manchuela
Native to Uteil-Requena in Valencia
Vigorous, productive, drouht resistant
Vulnerable to rot and mildew
Deeply pigmented wines
Mod alcohol, bright acidity
Supple tannins
Second most planted red (3rd total)

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Callet

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Red
Las Islas Baleares
DO Pla I LLevant
Either Palamino Fino x Villardiel or Fogoneau x Callet Cas Concos
Grown in Mallorca
Callet = Black
Low/Mod alcohol, mod acidity
Delicate tannin and
red fruit and violets
Mineral and saline

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Fogoneu

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Red
Fogonet, Fogonetxo
Las Islas Balaeres
DO Pla I LLevant
Native to Mallorca
Similar to Gamay
Blended with Callet and Manto Negro

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Garnacha Peluda

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Red
Garnatxa Peluda
Cataluna
DO Terra Alta
=Hairy Grenache
Downy underside to leaves
Slows water loss
Wind resistant
Compared to other G’che – lower alcohol and higher acidity

34
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Garnacha Tinta

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Red
Garnacha Negra, Garnatxa Tinta, Garnatxa Negra, LLedoner, Grenache
La Rioja, Navarra, Aragon, Cataluna, Madrid
DOCa Rioja, DO Navarra, DO Calatayud, DO Campo de Borja, DO Carinena, DO Emporda, DO Montsant, DOQ Piorat, DO Terra Alta, DO Vonos de Madrid.
Native to Aragon
Vigorous and productive
Drought and wind tolerant
High alcohol
Red berry fruit
Mod acidity, low tannin and pigment
Prone to oxidation
Versatile and used in a variety of wine styles – inc rosadas, vinos tintos
Third most planted red (4th total)

35
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Graciano

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Red
Tintella
La Rioja
DOCa Rioja
Spanish
Vigorous, late ripening
Low yielding, drought resistant
Bright acidity and fruit floral
In decline since phylloxera

36
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Hondarribi Beltza

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Red
Hondarrabi Beltza, Ondarrabi Beltza, Txakoli, Chacoli
Pais Vasco
DO Arabako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava
DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Txakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia
DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/Chacoli de Getaria
Town of Hondarribia in Pais Vasco
Beltza = Black
Unrelated to Hondarribi Zuri
Related to Cabernet Franc
Mod/High alcohol, acidity, tannin and pigment
Herbal aromatics

37
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Listan Negro

A

Red

Almuneco,
Las Islas Canarias
DO Gran Canaria, DO La Palma, DO Tacoronte-Acentejo, DO Valle de la Orotava, DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora
Native to Isla Canarias
Not related to Listan Blanco
Vigerous and productive,
Easy drinking, low tannin wines
Notes – raspberries, blackberries, Black pepper, licorice
Carbonic maceration

38
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Manto Negro

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Red
Mantonegro
Las Islas Baleares
DO Binissalem, DO Pla I LLevant
Native to Mallorca
Productive, mildew resistant
Light, high alcohol,
Blended with Callet

39
Q

Mazuelo

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Red
Samso, Carinena, Carignane, Mazuela, Carinyena, Carignan
La Rioja, Aragon, Cataluna
DOCa Rioja, DO Carinena, DO Montsant, PO Priorat
Old grape variety native to Aragon
Vigorous and productive
Late to bud and ripen
Needs long, hot growing season
High acid, deep pigment, tannic
Needs tannin management

40
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Mencia

A

Red
Jaen (Portugal)
Galicia, Asturias, Castilla y Leon
DO Monterrei, DO Ribeira Sacra, DO Valdeorras, VC Cangas, DO Bierzo
Native to Bierzo, Leon
Not v productive in Spain
Wind sensitive
Susceptible to rot and mildew
Light, vibrant wines, soft tannins, moderate alcohol
Loses acidity on maturity

41
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Monastrell

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Red
Garrut, Mourvedre
Valancia, Murcia, Castia-La Mancha
DO Alicante, DO Bullas, DO Jumilla, DO Yecla, DO Almansa
=Monastery => grown by religious orders

MONASTRIES Across the South
Native to Valencia
Late ripening, Requires heat
Prefers to be near Med
High alcohol, tannin, pigment
Dark black fruit and meaty flavours
Can be reductive

42
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Prieto Picudo

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Red
Catilla y Leon,
DO Tierra de Leon, VC Valles de Benavente
Native to North West Spain
Match to Godello

PRAYING on the way to Santiago
Low vigour and low yielding
Prefers temperate climate
High acid, high alcohol wines with moderate pigment
Berry fruit and expressive aromatics

43
Q

Rufete

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Red
Tinta Pinheira
Castilla y Leon
VC Sierra de Salamanca
Old grape variety native to Portugal
Ripens late, challenging to grow

ROARfete from Leon
Light pigment
Low alcohol, high acidity

44
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Tempranillo

A

Red
Tinto Fino, Tinta del Pais, Tinto del Pais, Tinta de Toro, Ull de Lebre, Cencibel, Aragones, Tinto de Madrid, Arauxa, Tinta Roriz (Portugal)
Castilla y Leon, La Rioja, Navarra, Castilla La-Mancha, Madrid, Estremadura
DO Arlanza, DO Cigales, DO Ribiera del Duero, DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora, DO Toro, VC Valteindas, DOCa Rioja, DO Navarra, DO La Mancha, DO Valdepenas, DO Vinos de Madrid, DO Ribera del Guadiana
=Temprano = Early
Early budding and ripening
Mod/High yield
Mod alcohol
Mod/Low acidity
High pigment
Strawberry and cherry, leather spice, balsa wood and malt
Most planted red grape in Spain
2nd most planted - after Airen

45
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Trepat

A

Red
Bonicaire
Cataluna
DO Cava, DO Conca de Barbera
Native to NE Spain
Vigorous and productive

Climbing Red Cat
Thick skins
Lightly pigmented
Mod tannins and acid
Berry fruit and cinnamon

46
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Native grapes used elsewhere

A

Cabernet Franc (Bdx)
1 crossed with Gros Cabernet => Carmenere (Bdx and Chile)
Mazuelo = Carignan (Languedoc)
Garnacha (Roussilon, Languedoc, Rhone, Provence)
Monastrell (as 4)
Tempranillo (global)

Garnacha Blanca (Chateau neuf du Pape, s Rhone)

47
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International Grape Varieties

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

48
Q

What are the top most planted white grapes in Spain

A

Airen (22%), Macabeo/Viura (5%), Cayetana Blanca (3%)

49
Q

What are the top most planted red grapes in Spain

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Tempranillo (21%), Bobal (6%), Garnacha Tinta (6%)….then Monastrell and Garnacha Tintorera

50
Q

Which grape varieties are found in Galicia

A

White=Albarino, Godello
Red=Mencia

51
Q

Which white grapes have thick skins

A

Albarino

52
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Which red grapes have thin skins

A

Mencia

53
Q

Which grapes are found in Pais Vasco

A

Hondarabbi Zuri (3 types) and Hondarabbi Beltza

54
Q

Which grapes are found in Castilla y Leon

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Red=Tempranillo/Tinta del Pais/Tinta de Toro/Tinto Fino, Mencia, Prieto Picudo, Garnacha
White=Verdejo

55
Q

Which grapes are found in Catalonia

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White=Macabeo, Xarello,Parellada
Red=Garancha Tinta and Mazuelo/Carinena plus Tempranillo/Ulle de Liebre

56
Q

Which grapes are found in Rioja

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Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo/Carinena and Graciano
White=Viura (Macabeo)

57
Q

Which grapes are found in Navarra

A

International Cab Sauv and Merlot
plus Tempranillo and Garnacha
Chardonnay

58
Q

Which grapes are found in Arargon

A

Garancha Tinta

59
Q

Which grapes are found in Valancia

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Bobal, Monastrell
Moscatel de Alejandria

60
Q

Which grapes are found in Murcia

A

Monastrell

61
Q

Which grapes are found in Castilla la Mancha

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Airen, Tempranillo and Garnacha Tintorera

62
Q

Where would you find a blend of Cab Sav, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Graciano

A

VP Dominio Valdepusa or VP Finca Elez (though mostly varietal)

63
Q

Which grapes are found in Madrid

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Tempranillo and Garnacha Tinto
Albillo Real and Malvar

64
Q

Which grapes are found in Extramadura

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Garancha Tinta and Cab Sauv
White=Cayetana Blanca/Pardina and Alarje

65
Q

Which grapes are found in Andalucia

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White=Palamino, PX and Muscat of Alejandria

66
Q

Which grapes are found in Balearic Islands

A

Red=Manto Negro
White= Presnal Blanc/Moll

67
Q

Which grapes are found in Canary Islands

A

Red=Listan Negro
White=Malvasia Aromatica, Malvasia Volcanica, Listan Blanco/Palomino Fino

68
Q

What is Vega Sicilia blend made up of

A

Bordeaux varieties plus Tempranillo

69
Q

Which % of planting in Bierzo is Mencia

A

75%

70
Q

What % of planting in Cigales is Tempranillo

A

70%

71
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What % of planting in Catalayud is Garnacha

A

62%

72
Q

What % of planting in Campo de Borja is Garnacha

A

55%

73
Q

In which DO would you find Treixadura

A

Ribeiro in Galicia

74
Q

In which Do would you find mostly international varieties

A

Somontano in Arargon

75
Q

In which DO would you find Garnacha, LLedoner and Samso

A

Empdora in Cataluna

76
Q

In which DO do you find Malvar, Albillo and Tinto Fino

A

Madrid

77
Q

where do you find Callet

A

Pla y Llevant

78
Q

Which Do do you find Marmajuelo with Doradillo and Castellan Negra

A

DO Islas Canarias

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